How to Throw a Fab Oscars Party (Pro Tip: You Need Fondue)

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Hello, ModCloth! We are Erin Thiessen and Stefanie Hiebert of the blog Oh So Lovely. We live in Winnipeg, MB, Canada and we run a brick-and-mortar vintage shop called Rhymes With Orange, as well as a mobile vintage shop in a 1956 camper trailer.

With the Oscars just around the corner, we thought that it would be fun to put together a guide to throwing an old Hollywood-themed Oscars party! The awards have always been such a glamorous event, especially during our favorite eras — the ’50s and ’60s — so we thought we would pay tribute to that by showing you how to throw a vintage-inspired party of your own.

Pour the lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup* into a shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Stain into champagne flutes and top off with champagne. Add lemon twist for garnish. Cheers!

*To make simple syrup: bring 1 part water to a boil an add 2 parts sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool and thicken.

What to Eat
No vintage-themed party would be complete without good old fashioned fondue. Not only is it super simple to make, but it’s fun to eat and is a good way to get everyone involved. There is only one rule when eating fondue: Any time you drop something into the pot, you have to reveal a secret!

The Perfect Playlist
As soon as your guests arrive and have their French 75s in hand, make sure to cue up a playlist of popular songs from that time period to set the mood. Here are a few of our favorites:

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